Cheese in the aerogrilla Xiaomi: how much to cook and at what temperature

Cooking cheese cheese cheesecakes in Xiaomi’s aerogrilla is not just a quick breakfast, but also the ability to get a really useful product without excess oil. Unlike traditional frying in a pan where cottage cheese absorbs a lot of fat, the circulation of hot air allows you to preserve a delicate texture, while creating an appetizing golden crust. Many owners of smart equipment are faced with the question of the exact time, since standard recipes often do not take into account the power of specific models, such as the Mijia Smart Air Fryer or Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro.

Cooking time depends on the size of the workpieces and the temperature regime chosen, but on average, the process takes 10 to 15 minutes. The key to success is to preheat the bowl and properly arrange the cheesecakes so that the hot air washes them on all sides evenly. If you use a model with 360-degree circulation, you can be sure that the middle of the cottage cheesecake will be baked perfectly without remaining damp inside.

Importantly, the digital control in Xiaomi devices allows you to set the temperature to a degree, which is critical for cottage cheese dishes. Overheating can cause the exterior to burn and the interior to remain liquid, so compliance with the recommended parameters of 160-180 ° C is a prerequisite for obtaining a restaurant result at home.

Optimal temperature conditions and time

Choosing the right temperature is the foundation of successful cheesecakes. For most Xiaomi aerogrills, there is a middle ground that allows the cottage cheese to grab but not dry. If you set the temperature too high, say above 200°C, the sugar contained in the dough will start burning faster than the protein mass warms up.

The optimal range is considered to be the interval from 160 before 175 That's the way cheesecakes are cooked. 12-14 But if you prefer a thicker, crisper crust, you can increase the temperature to 180 last-degree 2-3 It's going to have a caramelizing effect on the surface.

⚠️ Warning: Never set the temperature above 200°C for cottage cheese products, since milk sugar quickly caramelizes and can give unpleasant bitterness, and the structure of cottage cheese will become rubber.

Exposure time also depends on the size of your workpieces: Standard washers with a diameter of about 5-6 cm require standard time. If you make mini cheesecakes for buffet or, conversely, large "buffets", the time must be adjusted. The table below gives approximate values for different scenarios.

Preparation of the aerogrill test

The cook dough in Xiaomi Air Fryer should be denser than the frying pan, which is because a powerful stream of air can break down the loose structure and the cheesecakes will just fall apart or stick to the grille, and the basis of success is quality cottage cheese with minimal moisture.

The ideal choice is to make a cottage cheese with a fat content of 5-9%. A low-fat product can make a dish dry, and a too fat product will not give the desired shape. Before mixing the cottage cheese, you must wipe it through a sieve or punch a blender to get rid of the lumps. A homogeneous mass is the guarantee that the cheese cheesecakes will be evenly baked inside.

An important component of the ligament is egg and flour (or semolina cereal). Monca gives a more delicate texture, but it needs time to swell, so the dough with semolina is better left to stand for 15-20 minutes before molding. The flour works faster, but can make the dough "clogged."

You can use vanilla sugar, lemon peel, or raisins to flavor, but it's worth remembering that adding a lot of raisins or other large inclusions can disrupt the integrity of the ball during heat treatment, and even distribution of ingredients is a key point in the mixing stage.

Technology of molding and panning

The moulding of cheesecakes for aerogrill requires a special approach: hands should be slightly smeared with vegetable oil or powdered with flour to keep the dough not glutty. Don't make the blanks too thick: the optimal height is 1.5-2 cm. Too thick "pucks" risk remaining raw in the center by the time the crust is formed outside.

The issue of breading is especially acute. In the aerogrilla Xiaomi without breading is not enough, otherwise the dough will simply stick to the non-stick coating of the basket. Classic flour can burn and give white plaque. The best choice is considered semolina fine grinding or coconut shavings for a sweet version.

• 🥇 Semolina - creates a thin, crispy crust and does not burn with 160-170 degrees.
• 🥥 Coconut shavings - gives an exotic aroma and beautifully gold, but requires careful temperature control.
• 🍞 Breaded breadcrumbs - give a very dense and dark crust, use with caution.

After forming, the cheesecakes are recommended to be briefly sent to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, which will help them “grab” and better keep in shape when injected into the hot air zone.

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Lubricate the bottom of the aerogrill basket with a thin layer of oil with a silicone brush, or use perforated parchment to ensure you avoid sticking and make it easier to wash the bowl.

The process of cooking Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer

The cooking process in Xiaomi devices is as automated as possible, but requires your participation in the boot phase. Once you have formed the cheesecakes, turn on the aerogrill and select Manual mode or the corresponding program if it is on the menu (for example, Dessert or Pastry).

Place the blanks on a grid or bottom of a basket 1 cm apart. The air circulation should be free. If you fold the cheesecakes close or in two layers, they will be baked unevenly: the sides will remain pale and the joints will remain raw. In models with a vertical spit (rare for cheesecakes, but perhaps) the principle is the same: space is necessary.

Set a timer. For the first time, you'd better set it 10 minutes at 160 degrees. After 5-6 minutes, open the basket (the aerogril will automatically) and turn the cheesecakes over. This will provide a uniform golden crust on all sides. After the flip, you can increase the temperature to 170-175 degrees for the final roaring.

Nuances for different Xiaomi models

Xiaomi’s aerogrill range is diverse, and each model has its own heat transfer features. For example, the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Lite (3.5 liters) has less power and a smaller bowl volume. In this model, cheesecakes can cook a little faster due to the proximity of the heating element, so it is better to reduce the temperature by 5-10 degrees.

The Pro series models (volume 5.5 liters and above) are equipped with more powerful TENs and often have a smart temperature control function. Here you can safely follow standard recipes. Moreover, in large baskets you can cook more portions at a time, but remember that the air layer above the product is larger, and warming up can take an extra minute.

If you use smart features through the Mi Home app, look at the recipes that are ready. Sometimes they offer specific temperature curves that may differ from manual mode. Experiment, but keep the classic 160-170 degrees as a baseline.

⚠️ Note: When using the Smart Recipes function in the application, do not open the air grill cover during the program operation, as this can knock down the time and temperature calculation algorithm, which will lead to an uncooked result.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with smart techniques, you can get a bad result if you ignore the basic principles of cooking physics. One of the most common mistakes is trying to cook too many cheesecakes at once by stuffing a basket full of boiled cottage cheese instead of baked cheese, because there is simply no place for hot air to circulate.

At the other extreme, using a dough that's too fluid to make the aerogril dry, which actually causes the cheesecakes to spread into a single, solid flatbread that's hard to separate from the bottom, and the dough has to be cool, almost like plasticine.

• 🚫 No flipping - one side will burn, the other will remain pale.
• 🚫 Too high temperature - outside a black crust, inside a cold cottage cheese.
• 🚫 Ignoring preheating – the first minutes of cooking will be wasted on warming up the cold chamber.

Also worth mentioning is the cottage cheese mistake: cheese in briquettes or sweet cottage cheese often contains stabilizers and vegetable fats that behave unpredictably at high temperatures. They can swim or give a strange taste. Use only natural cottage cheese.

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The main secret of ideal cheesecakes in aerogril is the balance of cottage cheese moisture and a moderate temperature (not higher than 175 ° C), which allows you to bake the middle without burning external panning.